First aid afloat
By: Sandra Roberts
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470682074
Description: "The lifesaving guide to treating any accident or sudden illness at sea   When someone is injured or becomes ill while on a boat, help may be miles and days away. First Aid Afloat is the onboard guide to taking control of any medical emergency.  Illustrated with photo sequences showing exactly what to do, and written in language that is short and simple, this book will allow anyone to act quickly, stabilize the casualty, and provide the appropriate treatment at sea.  Aimed at the novice first-aider and adopts a "no experience necessary" approach to first aid   Covers bleeding, burns, musculo-skeletal injuries, environmental    injury, illness and medical emergency, and treating children  Instructions on moving a casualty, resuscitation, and getting help  With advice on what to look for when buying a first aid kit as well as how to be medically prepared when onboard, First Aid Afloat could save someone's life.  No boat should be without it."--

"At sea you cannot ring for an ambulance and wait for help; you need to act immediately as you may be hours or even days away from assistance. First Aid Afloat is a book that could save someone's life, and no boat should be without it"--
Notes: Includes index.